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Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits

Summer with the Library

2025-06-13 10:00:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits Kick off summer with some museum magic! Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Friday, June 13
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-13 10:00:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits Kick off summer with some museum magic! Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Kick off summer with some museum magic!

This program is intended for children ages 0-11, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School is out - what better way to celebrate than play? Come join the Children's Museum of Central Oregon and check out some favorite exhibits during this open playtime. Experiment, create, collaborate, and explore!

Children’s Museum of Central Oregon is on a mission to inspire curiosity and creativity through hands-on, open-ended exploration and play. The museum is inspired by our Central Oregon surroundings and passionate about infusing experiences with STEAM phenomena and concepts.

Questions? Contact elsah@deschuteslibrary.org, 541-312-1062

AGE GROUP: | Ages 0-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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The two-story, 38,855-square-foot library opened in 1998 and features exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented with eastward-facing windows, looking over Bend’s civic square.

Upcoming Events

Family Story Time
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Baby Story Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Parade
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills!
Sunriver You: Explore Your Library
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Explore all your library has to offer
D&D "So You Want to be a DM?" Workshop
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Find out if being a Dungeon Master is part of your next adventure!
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Rescheduled
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Administration
Regular board meeting
Magical Foods - Know Magic
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th Street. Redmond
Explore the history of foods once believed to hold magical powers.
Registration is now closed
Rainbow Family Night: Redmond
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
How to Write, Publish and Market Your Children's Book - Write Here
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Get practical know-how and inspiration to successfully write kids' literature.
Rescheduled
District Library Budget Committee Meeting
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Budget Meeting
Family Story Time
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
iPad Essentials
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn to use your iPad with ease in this beginner's class.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Roots of Strength - A Journey Through Black History in Central Oregon
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
A family friendly celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Bend Colored Men's Business Club.
District Library Board Meeting
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Regular board meeting
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Cuentos Familares - Un Taller de Escritura - En español
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Cuente las historias que han preocupado, divertido y definido a su familia por generaciones.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
District Library Budget Committee Meeting
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Budget Meeting
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Family Story Time
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The "Magic" of Archaeology - Know Magic
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover archaeology, artifacts, and the mysteries of ancient cultures.
Caregiver Meet-Up at Little Bug Play Hub
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Children can get their wiggles out while you connect with other caregivers.
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience in Sisters!
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Family Story Time
Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrester
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An interactive STEM story time adventure!
S.O.S. - Share Our Stories - Historic Preservation Month
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 1,Study 2
Share your stories with the Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission.
Cancelled
Behind the "Screens" - Know Magic
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library
Discover the magic behind your digital library.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, May 17, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrester
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
An interactive STEM story time adventure!
Cancelled
Behind the "Screens" - Know Magic
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Discover the magic behind your digital library.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Housing - What's Affordable? - Community Conversations
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss challenges, explore solutions, and dialog together to create a more accessible and affordable housing future for all.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center
Get help with your legal information questions.
Fair Housing Resource Drop-In
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Get help with fair housing and housing resources.
Music Together Workshop
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Refresh Your Resume
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Make your resume shine in this quick hour long class that covers resume basics.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D "So You Want to be a DM?" Workshop
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Find out if being a Dungeon Master is part of your next adventure!
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
The Magic of Spring- Family Poetry Workshop - Write Here
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A poetry writing workshop for the whole family.
Let's Talk About It Training® with KIDS Center
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Self-Care Strategies for Reducing Stress - Know Magic
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn practical self-care habits for stress relief and building resilience.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss Brave the Wild River The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon by Melissa L. Sevigny.
Goat Curious: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Happy Goats - Know Magic
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn goat care, breeding, and infrastructure with a personalized plan.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Bend Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Watercolor Magic - Know Magic
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Explore watercolor techniques and control, perfect for all experience levels.
This event is full
Refresh Your Resume
Thu, May 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make your resume shine in this quick hour long class that covers resume basics
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, May 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
"Coming Down the Mountain"- A Poetry Reading - Write Here
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Gary Lark captures Oregon's essence through poetry of land and people.
The Magic of Mocktails - Know Magic
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Up your mocktail game with JoAnna from Bon Esprits Bottles.
This event is full
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
All Libraries Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on May 27th.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
iPad Essentials
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Learn to use your iPad with ease in this beginner's class.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on select Tuesdays this Spring.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Cinema: A Language of Magic - Know Magic
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore how filmmakers innovate and shape the evolution of cinema's language.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Read & Write Workshop: Ancient People of the Lake
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
A writing workshop incorporating local archaeology (and a free book)!
The Library Book Club
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - Zoom
Discuss Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, May 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D "So You Want to be a DM?" Workshop
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Find out if being a Dungeon Master is part of your next adventure!
Death Café
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Library Book Club
Fri, May 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss Under the Western Sky Essays on the Fiction and Music of Willy Vlautin
Spring Coffee Walk
Fri, May 30, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library
Walk to grab a coffee and bite with others.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Know Magic
Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Summer With the Library Kickoff Event - Summer with the Library
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alpenglow Park - 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR
Come celebrate the start of Summer With the Library 2025!
Garden Fair: Make Your Garden Magical - Know Magic
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3,Meeting Room
Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, grow vegetables in our climate, conserve water and more!
Author Gordon Nagai - Write Here
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Author Gordon Nagai shares his family's story of incarceration during WWII.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Plant and Snack Hack
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Eat snacks, grow plants!
Rainbow Night: La Pine
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Celebrate and be in community with 2SLGBTQIA+ families and individuals.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
iPhone Essentials
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner's class.
Infant Music Together Workshop - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Air-Dry Clay Mosaics
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials!
Plays Out Loud: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Participate in a reader's theatre with Tennessee William's classic play.
D&D Adult Workshop Series: Intro to D&D
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons and meet others that want to play!
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Sensational Songs from the Past - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Tunes that stand the test of time - all your favorites!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Pop Up Paper Posy Workshop - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Create a colorful, charming pop-up paper bouquet to celebrate summer.
This event is full
Air Dry Clay Mosaics
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials!
Plant and Snack Hack
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Eat snacks, grow plants!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
iPhone Essentials
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner's class.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
From Page to Stage: How Opera Transforms Stories into Music - Summer With the Library
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Learn more about the connection between literature and opera.
Enneagram 101 - SWL
Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
An introductory class on the Enneagram.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Study Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Air-Dry Clay Mosaics
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials!
Roll Call- Go & Glow! - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 06, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Pavilion
It's time for some roller dance fun!
Registration opens Friday, May 16 2025 at 6:00pm
Family Story Time
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Finding the Path to Your Visual Story - Summer With the Library
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Francesco Sedita and Prescott Seraydarian discuss what it takes to create a graphic novel.
Finding the Path to Your Visual Story Writing Workshop - Summer With the Library
Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Develop ideas for your own graphic novel with Francesco Sedita and Prescott Seraydarian.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders - Write Here
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Author Anne Graham shares her story.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Kitchen Knife Skills - Summer with the Library
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Learn how to cut like a chef, safely and efficiently.
Meet a Mentor!
Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Open House - Meet a SCORE Mentor!
Register
Medicare Made Simple
Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Resume Refresh
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters
Discuss Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
The Keys to the Castle: A Primer on Developmental Editing - Write Here
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Laura Stanfill explains why developmental edits focus on big picture.
Register
D&D Adult Workshop Series: Character Creation
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Learn how to create characters with the new 2024 Player Handbook!
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Aprenda a formar buenos hábitos, un pequeño paso a la vez.
Italian Frozen Desserts - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
AROME - 432 SW 6th St. Redmond
Create your own sorbetto, semifreddo, and gelato!
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Rescheduled
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sisters Library
Regular board meeting
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sisters Library
Regular board meeting
Rainbow Family Night: Redmond
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on June 13.
Notary Public in the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Kick off summer with some museum magic!
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Now What? Revising Your Writing - Write Here
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
This workshop teaches writers how to edit and finalize their work.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 12:00pm
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Summer Solstice Intention Workshop - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Set your summertime intentions through movement, community, and creation.
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